Articles filed under Football
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The Heisman has declared another winner, but did anyone bother to watch the ceremony?Dec 15, 2024 6:00 am - Among the missed newspaper gimmicks — other than newspapers themselves — is the “Heisman Watch.” This was a weekly rating of who might win the big college football prize,...
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Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter wins Heisman Trophy as college football's top playerDec 14, 2024 8:14 pm - Two-way star Travis Hunter of Colorado has won the Heisman Trophy, punctuating a tireless performance all season by a dynamic player with a unique combination of skills. The wide receiver and lockdown cornerback dominated on both sides of the ball for coach Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes, joining late running back Rashaan Salaam in 1994 as the only players in school history to take home college football's most prestigious individual award.
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Blake Horvath shines as Navy dominates in a 31-13 victory over Bryson Daily and No. 19 ArmyDec 14, 2024 7:32 pm - Blake Horvath outplayed Bryson Daily at quarterback, accounting for 311 yards and four touchdowns to lead Navy to a 31-13 victory over No. 19 Army.
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Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer announces he will return for 2025 football seasonDec 14, 2024 5:01 pm - Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer on Saturday announced his return to the Fighting Illini football team for the 2025 season. Altmyer made the announcement during a timeou...
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North Central defense stymies Springfield in Division III quarterfinal winDec 14, 2024 4:52 pm - North Central had no problem putting away Springfield (Mass.) 27-3 in the Division III quarterfinals on Saturday. But the Cardinals do have some injury concerns moving forward.
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Jim O’Donnell: Are Thayer and Joniak about to be forced to walk the Bears’ radio plank?Dec 14, 2024 10:00 am - ANY DAY NOW, THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY may be called in to assess the toxic fumes emanating from Halas Hall. On both the football and business sides, the Chicag...
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Nothing to be thankful for: In Poles’ third year as GM, Bears still haven’t shown improvementDec 14, 2024 8:00 am - Ryan Poles didn’t look happy. The Bears general manager sat listening to team president Kevin Warren for eight minutes before it was his turn to speak. Just days earlier,...
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Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss reveals cancer diagnosis, 6-hour surgeryDec 13, 2024 8:56 pm - Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss says he is being treated for cancer and is recovering from major surgery. In an appearance on Instagram Live on Friday, Moss introduced himself as a cancer survivor and thanked his "prayer warriors" for their support.
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More playing time? A fresh start? Extra cash? The transfer portal produces winners and losersDec 13, 2024 8:27 pm - Some were upset about playing time. Others just needed a change of scenery. In a lot of cases, it was a matter of cold, hard cash — either the money they would get by going elsewhere, or the money they never got at the place they were at. With the transfer portal open, now is a good time to look at some of the biggest winners and losers from last year's round of what is essentially college football free agency.
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Travis Hunter and Ashton Jeanty give this year's Heisman Trophy ceremony a different vibeDec 13, 2024 8:20 pm - With two-way star Travis Hunter of Colorado and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty leading the field, these aren't your typical Heisman Trophy contenders.